Explain what is meant by the phrase maintain a household. a. the phrase "maintain a household" means to pay over three-quarters of the costs of the household. these costs include property taxes, mortgage interest, vacations, life insurance, education and food consumed on the premises. b. the phrase "maintain a household" means to pay over two-thirds of the costs of the household. these costs include property taxes, mortgage interest, medical treatment, life insurance, vacations and food consumed on the premises. c. the phrase "maintain a household" means to pay over one-half of the costs of the household. these costs include property taxes, mortgage interest, rent, utility charges, upkeep and repairs, property insurance and food consumed on the premises. d. the phrase "maintain a household" means to pay over one-third of the costs of the household. these costs include property taxes, mortgage interest, life insurance, clothing, transportation and food consumed on the premises.